With their father Dean Sr.'s (William Devane) malpractice trial in full swing, Stewart is unexpectedly sidelined from the action, leaving Dean and the rest of the firm to argue the case themselves. In the exclusive clip below, Stewart insists Dean use his handwritten note cards in the courtroom, and Dean is offended that his brother would think the man who once portrayed the legendary television lawyer Mitch Grinder would need to rely on cue cards during such an important event.

As the Sandersons fight for their father's innocence, The Grinder finds itself fighting for its own life. Tonight's season finale could mean case closed for the freshman comedy, but there is still a chance it could grind its way to a second season.